QA Manager

Tall Hat Foods

Lindon (UT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Tall Hat Foods is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs. You will oversee day-to-day quality activities, manage the QA team, and ensure compliance with USDA/ FDA/ SQF standards.

You will develop and maintain the Quality and Food Safety Management System, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement across production teams. Fluency in English is required; Spanish helpful.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in a QA Supervisor or similar leadership role within the food industry.
Experience with HACCP, food safety, and quality management systems.
HACCP certification required; SQF certification preferred/required; Certified Food Safety Manager or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead QA Assistants and QA personnel to ensure an effective quality and food safety program.
Oversee compliance with quality and food safety requirements including GMPs and regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality and Food Safety Management System and Food Safety Plan.
Coordinate internal and external audits and corrective actions.
Investigate quality and food safety concerns and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Build relationships with regulatory personnel and liaise with USDA staff.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping, and Sanitation teams to uphold standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Problem solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

HACCP certification

SQF certification (preferred/required)

Certified Food Safety Manager

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs. This position plays an important role in ensuring that our products consistently meet company quality standards and all applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.

The QA Manager will oversee day-to-day quality and food safety activities, lead the QA team, maintain compliance programs, and work closely with production and other departments to identify and resolve quality issues.

This position will also serve as a key point of contact with USDA personnel and help ensure the facility remains compliant with FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and other applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and manage QA Assistants and QA personnel to ensure an effective quality and food safety program.
Oversee compliance with quality and food safety requirements related to:
Incoming materials and ingredient inspections
In-process quality control
Finished product evaluation
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Local, state, and federal regulations
Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality and Food Safety Management System and Food Safety Plan.
Ensure required quality and food safety documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained.
Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, follow-up, and corrective actions.
Monitor and enforce company food safety and quality standards throughout the facility.
Investigate quality and food safety concerns and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Troubleshoot quality issues involving ingredients, packaging materials, production processes, and finished products.
Build positive working relationships with regulatory personnel and serve as a liaison between the company and USDA staff.
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping, and Sanitation teams to maintain strong quality and food safety practices.
Provide guidance and training to employees regarding GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality requirements.
Stay current with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the COO.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent knowledge and experience will also be considered.
2–5 years of experience in a QA Supervisor or similar leadership role within the food industry.
Experience working in food processing or further processing is a plus.
Experience with HACCP, food safety, and quality management systems.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and using problem-solving techniques.
Experience supervising or leading a QA or food safety team.
Knowledge of poultry and food processing principles.
General understanding of plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping, and Sanitation.

Certifications & Technical Knowledge

HACCP certification required.
Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification preferred/required.
Certified Food Safety Manager certification or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
Familiarity with SQF and other food safety and quality management systems.

Skills & Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and technical requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

Additional Information

Work Environment

This position works in both a food production facility and an office environment.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to: